KPop Demon Hunters, the musical animation phenomenon from Sony, won two of the most important awards at the 31st Critics Choice Awards, held last Sunday. The production not only took home the trophy for Best Animated Film, defeating heavy competitors like Zootopia 2, but also secured the award for Best Song for the track “Golden”. This recognition comes at a moment of glory for the film, which since its release in June 2025 has become the most-watched title of all time on Netflix, accumulating an impressive 300 million global views.
The relevance of the feature, however, goes far beyond trophies. The soundtrack, which had already received Grammy nominations in 2025, proves its artistic value, while the interactive karaoke event promoted in August achieved a historic feat: taking the film to the top of the North American box office on a weekend. Given this resounding success, industry sources have already confirmed that Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation have ambitious plans, aiming for the release of a sequel for the year 2029.
A Production That Became a Cultural Phenomenon
Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, KPop Demon Hunters blends the energy of K-Pop with an urban fantasy plot, captivating a diverse audience. With a stellar voice cast that includes names like Lee Byung-hun and Ken Jeong, the film found on Netflix the perfect channel to become a true global hit. The Grammy nomination in prestigious categories such as Song of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance only corroborates the cultural impact of the production, which transcends the niche of animations.
Thus, the pair of awards at the Critics Choice crowns a success trajectory that began on streaming platforms and now gains respect from specialized critics. Meanwhile, Brazilian fans can continue accessing the phenomenon on Netflix and are already counting the years until the arrival of the highly anticipated sequel, which promises to expand this unique universe. Therefore, KPop Demon Hunters solidifies itself not only as a public success but as a relevant milestone for the animation and music industry at the beginning of 2026.
